The Waldorf Class Teacher is a central figure in the life of the school and the primary guide for a class of students through multiple years of their elementary education. Rooted in the principles of Anthroposophy and Waldorf education the class teacher nurtures the physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual growth of each child

Responsibilities

• Class teachers are expected to strive to understand the model of child development that underlies the Waldorf curriculum.
• Responsible for planning and teaching form drawing, music, painting, drawing, modeling and skills or practice periods in which the main lesson learning is practiced and reinforced. Class teachers are also responsible for handwork or craft lessons.
• Provide a conscious model of responsible behavior that together with loving authority and discipline, conveys to them a living sense of reverence and gratitude.
• Develop the ability to work with the class as a whole, while concurrently being aware of individual needs.
• Contribute to the development and review of departmental resources to ensure the department meets the evolving needs of students and the school.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and prior teaching experience.
• Waldorf training and or a willingness to pursue training within the first few years of employment.
• Knowledge and understanding of anthroposophy and the picture of child development it presents.
• Understanding of the Waldorf curriculum and pedagogy.
• Experience and /training in teaching children